quick updates

Things have changed for us electronically. The library where we use the internet won't allow us to use flash drives anymore because of the potential for virus infections. That means pics will be limited. We should be able to attach some after Christmas once we get to John's.

The weather is incredible where we are; akin to a lovely New England summer day. In the last few weeks we've stopped sweating like crazy 24/7, sleeping is much more comfortable and life is simply more comfortable. Not so 10 miles south in the plateau region of May Pen. Thankfully, we're down to one or two trips there per week.

Had a community meeting last night and 35 showed up.......AND MOST WERE ON TIME!! The downside was that the guest speaker we had from the Social Development Commission, and who everyone came to hear, sent a sub who wasn't well prepared. It was a one step forward two steps back moment. We'd worked so hard to get residents out and now it's not likely, for the time being, to happen again. Just have to re-group and try another tact.

Thanksgiving was a step back into the US. A big-wig in Jamaica invited 30 guests, among them eight PCV's, for an American Thanksgiving. Gary fixed the turkey. It was fun. Also made some valuable contacts for donations to projects.

We're helping a local fellow try to get a youth football [not gridiron type] going. He's having a fundraiser fun-day of football competition next Saturday, 12/3. We're helping with organization and donation acquistions. It's a lot of work on foot rather than via car, email, and phone but we're learning who has something to donate and who doesn't.

Eager for Christmas and seeing the boys. Once home we're going to see a movie, eat pizza, and hug those guys.

Wak gud, Margaret